Claire Johnson

Claire “Clary” Alinde Hanson Johnson, born July 30, 1922, passed from this life into eternity on September 2, 2013 at the age of 91, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ms. Johnson, at the age of sixteen immigrated to the United States from Sweden with her parents, Carl J. and Anna F. Carlson Hanson and brother, Alex. She attended schools in New York City, then joined the United States Navy and served in World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. Ms. Johnson married Warren Fritz Johnson on February 2, 1947 in New York City. They then moved to Texas and made their home in Corpus Christi where Ms. Johnson resided until her death. No children were born to this union. Claire was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and brother. There are no known survivors. Ms Johnson was sweet spirited, loved life and was loved dearly by her family of caregivers, Brenda and David Hudgens, Norma Guzman, Jennifer Moreno, Brian McDonald and family, former pastors and Thelma Rammage and the senior group at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Visitation with viewing will be from 1 P.M. until 3 P.M. Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Sawyer-George Funeral Home. Graveside services with full military honors will be conducted at 2:30 P.M. Monday, September 9, 2013 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, with Pastor Brian McDonald officiating. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Diabetes Association, Corpus Christi Office, 555 N. Carancahua, Suite 102 , Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.